Brain Damage (1988) Horror Drama Sci-Fi Comedy
Brain Damage (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.50/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.9/10
Brain Damage Plot Synopsis:
A normal, average guy who lives in New York City becomes dependent on an evil, disembodied brain. The brain feeds the guy a narcotic substance in exchange for his unwilling assistance in obtaining the brains of innocent victims for sustenance. This turns into a tour of circa-1980s underground NYC clubs, backlots, and other seedy locations. One scene features the band Swimming Pool Cues playing the song "Corruption."
Synopsis / Plot Summary: One morning, a young man wakes to find that a small, disgusting creature has attached itself to the base of his brain stem. The creature gives him a euphoric state of happiness but demands human victims in return.
Tagline: The movie that will blow your mind!
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Brain Damage Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Brain Damage Release Dates In Theaters: May 25, 1988, Blu-ray CE: May 09, 2017
Writers: Frank Henenlotter
Producers: Charles Bennett, Andre Blay, Al Eicher, Edgar Ievins, Ray Sundlin
Editors: Frank Henenlotter, James Y. Kwei
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Brain Damage (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
Brain Damage Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Hearst | ... | Brian (as Rick Herbst) |
| Gordon MacDonald | ... | Mike |
| Jennifer Lowry | ... | Barbara |
| Theo Barnes | ... | Morris |
| Lucille Saint-Peter | ... | Martha |
| Vicki Darnell | ... | Blonde in Hell |
| Joseph Gonzalez | ... | Guy in shower (as Joe Gonzales) |
| Bradlee Rhodes | ... | Night watchman |
| Michael Bishop | ... | Toilet victim |
| Beverly Bonner | ... | Neighbor |
| Ari M. Roussimoff | ... | Biker (as Ari Roussimoff) |
| Michael Rubenstein | ... | Bum in alley |
| Angel Figueroa | ... | Junkie |
| John Reichert | ... | Policeman |
| Don Henenlotter | ... | Policeman |
| Kenneth Packard | ... | Subway rider |
| Artemis Pizarro | ... | Subway rider |
| Slam Wedgehouse | ... | Mohawked punk |
| Kevin Van Hentenryck | ... | Man with basket |
| Daniel Frye | ... | Zoned out Clubgoer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Rick Hearst (b. January 4, 1965) – Brian (as Rick Herbst)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Richard C. Hearst | Richard Hearst | Rick Herbst - Gordon MacDonald – Mike
- Jennifer Lowry – Barbara
- Theo Barnes – Morris
- Lucille Saint-Peter – Martha
- Vicki Darnell – Blonde in Hell
- Joseph Gonzalez – Guy in shower (as Joe Gonzales)
Also known as: Joe Gonzales - Bradlee Rhodes – Night watchman
- Michael Bishop – Toilet victim
- Beverly Bonner – Neighbor
Also known as: Casey Belial - Ari M. Roussimoff – Biker (as Ari Roussimoff)
Also known as: Ari Roussimoff - Michael Rubenstein – Bum in alley
- Angel Figueroa – Junkie
- John Reichert – Policeman
- Don Henenlotter – Policeman
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